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Oregon Guard Honors Army's 250th with Norwegian Endurance Challenge
June 9, 2025 — MEDFORD, Ore. – As the U.S. Army marks its 250th anniversary, Oregon National Guard Soldiers embraced a fitting tribute – completing one of the military's most demanding endurance tests that has... MORE

Participants gather at the start line in the pre-dawn light at U.S. Cellular Field in Medford, Ore., June 8, 2025, before beginning the Norwegian Foot March.

Georgia Guard Activates First-Ever Electromagnetic Warfare Company
June 9, 2025 — FOREST PARK, Ga. — The Georgia Army National Guard made history with the activation of the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, the first unit of its kind in the U.S. Army.The ceremony, held at the... MORE

Captain Caleb D. Rogers, commander of the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company receives the recently uncased unit guidon from Lt. Col. Luke E. Gurley, commander of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, assuming his new role as commander, June 7, 2025 in Forest Park, Ga.

Massachusetts Guard, Kenya Strengthen Relationship
June 9, 2025 — NAIROBI, Kenya – The Massachusetts National Guard further strengthened its enduring relationship with the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) at the recent 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference... MORE

Kenya Defence Forces Gen. C M Kahariri, Chief of the Defence Forces, left, Kenya Defence Forces Maj. Gen. Frederick Leuria, Assistant Chief of the Defence Forces, center, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard meet during a bilateral engagement at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, May 29, 2025.

Arizona and Pennsylvania Air Guards Train Together in Montana
June 6, 2025 — FORT WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, Mont. – More than 100 security forces Airmen from Arizona and Pennsylvania conducted five days of joint annual training in Helena, Montana, June 2-6.The defenders from the... MORE

A Security Forces Airman responds to a simulated attack during a field training exercise at Ft. William Henry Harrison, Helena, Mont., June 2, 2025.

Hawaii Guard, Philippine Armed Forces Unite for Medical Exchange
June 6, 2025 — CAMP O’DONNELL, Philippines - Hawaii National Guard medical professionals completed their fourth annual Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) exchange with partners from the Armed Forces of the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Maritza Garcia, 154th Medical Group Detachment 1 medic and Tactical Combat Casualty Care instructor, evaluates Armed Forces of the Philippines students during a medical field training exercise May 29, 2025, at Camp O’Donnell, Philippines.

Guardsmen, Montenegro, North Macedonia Strengthen Cyber Capabilities at Immediate Response 25
June 6, 2025 — PODGORICA, Montenegro — Nearly three years after a sweeping cyberattack disrupted Montenegro’s government networks, the country has taken a powerful step forward in strengthening its digital defenses... MORE

Service members from the Maine National Guard, Vermont National Guard, Armed Forces of Montenegro, and the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia pose for a group photo before beginning a cyber training exercise during Immediate Response 25 at Golubovci Air Base, Montenegro, June 2, 2025.

Kosovo Force Mission Aviation Units Conduct Flight Training
June 6, 2025 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Task Force Aviation, made up of the Idaho and New Jersey Army National Guard, assigned to the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission’s Regional Command-East (RC-E) hosted an... MORE

U.S., Hungarian and Swiss aviation forces assigned to the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission, also known as KFOR, conduct an international partner multi-ship familiarization flight, or IPMFF, around Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, May 12, 2025.

California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25
June 5, 2025 — MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. — Members of the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing recently traveled to Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, Philippines, to participate in... MORE

U.S. Air Force airmen assigned with the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, and Philippine Air Force airmen conduct a static tour of the HC-130J during Exercise Balikatan '25, Cebu City, Philippines, Apr. 29, 2025.

South Carolina Air Guard Widens Taxiway
June 5, 2025 — McENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. – A critical infrastructure upgrade is underway at McEntire Joint National Guard Base as the South Carolina Air National Guard takes a significant step toward... MORE

Contractors perform construction on the taxiway widening project at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina, June 4, 2025.

Alabama Air Guard Participates in Checkered Flag 25-2
June 5, 2025 — DANNELLY FIELD, Ala. – The Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter Wing participated recently in Checkered Flag 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.The April 29-May 15 exercise was designed to... MORE

Checkered Flag is a biannual joint force aerial exercise featuring over 60 fourth and fifth-generation fighter jets in large-force combat simulations to enhance joint domain combat airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Bordlee)

Alaska Army National Guard Conducts Medevac Mission
June 5, 2025 — JUNEAUA, Alaska – A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter assigned to A Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, transported a patient from Skagway to Juneau June 3, following a medical evacuation... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Berg, a UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter pilot, assigned to A Company, 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion, conducts flight operations over Southeast Alaska near Juneau, Jan. 24, 2025.

Vermont Air Guard First on Scene of South Burlington Fire
June 4, 2025 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – Doireann Chesbrough, a civilian firefighter for the Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department, was sitting next to the radio in the dayroom of the station as the sun began to... MORE

U.S. Air National Guard civilian firefighters, assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department, pose in front of the fire truck that was the first on scene, South Burlington, VT, June 4, 2025.

Airborne Operation Strengthens Colorado Guard, Jordan Partnership
June 4, 2025 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – In a display of cooperation and capability, Soldiers from the Colorado Army National Guard and the Jordanian Armed Forces recently conducted a joint airborne operation in Watkins,... MORE

Paratroopers from the Colorado National Guard and the Jordanian Armed Forces stand together before the first joint Colorado-Jordan airborne Friendship Jump, Watkins, Colorado, April 23, 2025. Members parachuted from a CH-47 Chinook as part of an event to strengthen interoperability and deepen the partnership between the two forces.

Army Guard Soldiers in Kosovo Host Inaugural Event for Non-Commissioned Officers
June 4, 2025 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – National Guard Soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East of the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission recently hosted an inaugural multinational event for non-commissioned officers... MORE

National Guard Soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East of the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission, also known as KFOR, host a multinational non-commissioned officer academy, referred to as the Jungleer Academy, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, May 8, 2025.

Tennessee Army Guard Members Recognized at Gala Event for Actions During Hurricane Response Efforts
June 3, 2025 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The USO recognized two Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers as “servicemembers of the year” in the organization’s annual award program highlighting service members who carry out... MORE

Spcs. Ethan Ward, left, and Brandon Moore, both assigned to the 776th Maintenance Company, Tennessee Army National Guard, received the 2025 USO National Guardsman of the Year award for helping to rescue people being pulled away by flash flooding during Hurricane Helene

Army Guardsmen Conduct Training with Kosovo Search and Rescue Association
June 3, 2025 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – National Guard Soldiers assigned to the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission recently conducted a series of joint training exercises with Kosovo Search and Rescue Association (KSRA)... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Regional Command-East of the NATO-led Kosovo Force 34 mission joined together with members of the Kosovo Search and Rescue Association to conduct joint training at Arxhena Mountain Resort, Brod, Kosovo, May 2-5, 2025.

California Air Guard Showcases MQ-9’s Role in Disaster Response
June 3, 2025 — MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – Demonstrating a commitment to readiness and collaborative partnerships, the 163rd Attack Wing joined with the 195th Wing, California Military Department and California... MORE

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft

500 Soldiers from New York's 42nd Infantry Division Deploying
June 3, 2025 — GARDEN CITY, New York – Five hundred New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division were saluted on June 1 as they prepared to depart for an overseas... MORE

Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division and their family members fill the Empire State Convention Center in Albany during a farewell ceremony held on June 1, 2025.

North Dakota Guard Participates in Lignite Coast Tabletop Exercise
June 2, 2025 — GRAND-POPO, Benin – A five-person team from North Dakota, including three members of the North Dakota National Guard and two planning specialists from the North Dakota Department of Emergency... MORE

Bienvenue Dedegnon Milohin, Mono prefet, provides welcoming remarks to start the Lignite Coast Tabletop Exercise, Grand Popo, Benin, May 12, 2025.

Air National Guard Defenders Tested in Exercise Tinman 25
June 2, 2025 — SMOKY HILL AIR NATIONAL GUARD RANGE, Kansas - A squad of security forces defenders moved carefully through the rugged terrain, scanning their surroundings as they advanced on a suspected threat... MORE

Airmen from the 139th Security Forces Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, conduct air base defense operations at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range near Salina, Kansas, on May 18, 2025.